Alexander Leishman

In this discussion, Alexander Leishman, CEO and CTO of River, dives into the growing demand for transparency in Bitcoin with Proof of Reserves amidst rising institutional adoption. He highlights the need for exchanges like Coinbase to demonstrate their asset claims convincingly. The conversation also covers the challenges and excitement surrounding Bitcoin custody, its role as a store of value versus a medium of exchange, and the vital relationship between stablecoins and Bitcoin's future. Alex emphasizes the crucial need for clear regulations and community education.

Alexander Leishman, founder of River Financial and a software engineer, dives deep into the potential of Bitcoin's Lightning Network. He discusses the real scalability issues of Bitcoin and whether it's ready for global transactions. The conversation highlights the implications of Bitcoin ETFs, the challenges of yield generation in the Lightning Network, and intriguing proposals like the ARK Layer 2 solution. Leishman touches on the importance of decentralization and the future of Bitcoin amidst regulatory developments, making for an insightful exploration.